| Category | Score | 2013 Rank | 2012 Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of Doing Business | 332 | 5 | 7 |
| Workforce | 126 | 34 | 47 |
| Quality of Life | 210 | 12 | 18 |
| Infrastructure & Transportation | 215 | 12 | 14 |
| Economy | 230 | 19 | 18 |
| Education | 80 | 23 | 16 |
| Technology & Innovation | 95 | 40 | 39 |
| Business Friendliness | 57 | 43 | 41 |
| Cost of Living | 21 | 30 | 31 |
| Access to Capital | 6 | 39 | 42 |
| Overall | 1372 | 19 | 24 |
ECONOMIC PROFILE
Governor: Steve Bullock (D)
Population: 1,005,141
GDP growth: 2.1 percent
Unemployment rate (May 2013): 5.4 percent
Top corporate rate: 6.75 percent
Top individual tax rate: 6.9 percent
Gasoline tax: 27.8 cents/gallon
Bond rating/outlook: Aa1/Stable
Major private employers: Billings Hospital, Aageson Farm, St. Vincent Healthcare, Northwest Health Care, Benefis Health System, Montana State University, St. Patrick's Hospital, University of Montana, Blackfeet Tribe, Bozeman Deaconess Hospital
Economic profile sources: American Petroleum Institute (April 2013), Bureau of Economic Analysis (2012), Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2013 release), CareerOneStop, Moody's Investors Service (senior-most tax-backed ratings), National Governors Association, Tax Foundation (2013), U.S. Census Bureau (2012 estimate)